Michigan's National Council of Jewish Women is hosting a drive to fill 1,500 backpacks with school supplies for Oakland Schools students.

The backpacks will be distributed through the district’s Homeless Student Education Program, said Sandi Matz, the council's co-president.

“All children deserve to be able to start school feeling good about themselves and not behind other children,” Matz said. “This gives them self-confidence when starting school.”

The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on July 25-26 at the council's offices, 26400 Lahser Rd., Suite 100, in Southfield. A letter confirming community service credit will be offered to volunteers.